NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz ground turkey

0.25 cup chickpeas

1 tbsp fresh parsley

1 tbsp fresh cilantro

1 tsp ground cumin

0.5 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp onion powder

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tsp olive oil

1 tbsp tahini

0.25 cup nonfat Greek yogurt

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 cup fresh spinach

PREPARATION

• 1

  In a medium bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork until mostly smooth but slightly chunky.

• 2

  Add the ground turkey, parsley, cilantro, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the bowl and mix until well combined.

• 3

  Form the mixture into 4 small, thick patties.

• 4

  Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.

• 5

  Cook the patties for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

• 6

  While the falafel cooks, whisk together the tahini, Greek yogurt, and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth.

• 7

  Place the fresh spinach on a plate, top with the warm falafel patties, and drizzle with the lemon-tahini sauce.